Cat allergy symptoms

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Cat allergy in humans is an allergic reaction to cat glycoprotein Fel d 1 secreted by the cat’s sebaceous glands. Fel d 1 is mostly found in the cat’s skin and saliva.

An allergic reaction is a histamine reaction that is usually characterized by coughing, wheezing, chest tightening, itching, nasal congestion, rash, watering eyes, sneezing and similar symptoms.

These include red, itchy, watery eyes; nasal congestion; itchy nose; sneezing; difficulty breathing (dyspnea); chronic sore throat and/or scratchy throat; coughing, wheezing, or itchy skin. Some people reported elevation of the skin upon being scratched by a cat.

Posted in Animal & insect allergies at February 19th, 2009. Comments Off.

Animals allergies: horses, dogs and cats


Horse
The sensitivity to horse dandruff are now less frequent than in the past, and there are almost exclusively in people exposed to it (jockeys, stallieri, veterinarians, people who practice horse riding).

The allergen horse is very powerful, manifestations of allergy are extremely serious and can arise suddenly, not only for direct contact with the animal, but also for intermediation of people who have been in contact with horses, for exposure to materials Filling containing horsehair or even the mere passage near stables, barns, stables or equestrian circus.
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Posted in Animal & insect allergies at October 24th, 2008. Comments Off.

Identifying and controlling the Allergies Of Your Dog

Between 15% – 20% of all dogs in the United States suffer from allergies. As in humans, allergies may manifest itself in different ways, producing different symptoms in your pet. Knowing the signs of suffering are allergic to your dog will bring relief faster and happier days. This article is intended for informational purposes only. As with all pet has connected the medical issue, always consult your veterinarian if you think suspect a problem.

Food allergies

Dogs can develop allergies or food sensitivities to any point during their lives. Often, the dogs eat the same food for years, so their diet may be neglected.
The most common problem that causes food include:
-soy products
- Reinforcements
-Chicken
- Cereal
- Durum
-Porco
- Milk
- Whey
-Eggs
- Fish
-Lamb
-Chemical condoms
- Artificial sugar
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Posted in Animal & insect allergies at October 22nd, 2008. Comments Off.

Dander allergy

Dander is a material, a old skin cells of various animals, similar to dandruff or pet pollen. It may contain scales of dried skin and hair, or feathers. It is a frequent cause of allergy in humans.
The hair or fur of animals can collect pollen, dust, mold, and other allergens, allergens can cause an allergic reaction – sneezing, wheezing, and running eyes and nose.
Dog and cat allergies are the most common, of the many animal allergies, although many allergy sufferers react to birds, horses, cows and pigs. It is not the cat or dog hair itself that causes the allergy, but the old skin cells (dander) that are constantly being shed.
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Posted in Animal & insect allergies at October 13th, 2008. Comments Off.